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Weather & Climate in Al Ba‘āj, Iraq
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ba‘āj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 385.0 sq mi (997.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0426°N, 41.7163°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Feb 17, 1993 | 99 km SSW of Al Maw?il al Jad?dah, Iraq | M5.4 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 42 km S of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M5.1 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.4 | 97 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2005 | 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.3 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1997 | 6 km SSW of Dihok, Iraq | M3.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 1999 | 46 km SSW of Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq | M3.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 41 km SSE of Alakam??, Turkey | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Al Ba‘āj has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 46°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").